New research supports the notion that the psychedelic drug MDMA or pure Ecstasy, in conjunction with psychotherapy, could provide treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The findings have also sparked some controversy.
Drugs Live: The Ecstasy Trial is a live TV event in the UK where six volunteers will be shown taking MDMA (ecstasy) and undergoing a series of tests, including monitoring brain activity caused by the Class A drug.